The Best—and Worst—Exercises for Tricep Gains, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle that plays a critical role in elbow extension, ...

Push-ups are great. You don’t need us to tell you that. They’re the ultimate portable muscle builder. But how often do you veer away from the safe (but undoubtedly effective) default push-up variation ...

Tricep pushdowns are a staple exercise for many. You likely see tons of guys repping these out in the gym on a daily basis, but Charles Glass says most are missing a key element of the movement: full ...

Fitness experts are spotlighting the close-grip pushup as a highly effective, equipment-free way to target triceps strength and size. Men's Health trainers detail form cues to maximize muscle ...

The lying single dumbbell crush extension is an exceptional tricep workout using just one dumbbell. This exercise effectively isolates and targets the triceps, focusing on the muscle's long head for ...

If toning the back of your arms is a goal, strengthening the triceps can help eliminate that common trouble spot that jiggles when you wave and help you feel more confident. But even more important, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Arm day can be one of ...

One of the most important arm muscles is the triceps brachii (the triceps, for short). You use your triceps to extend your arm. It opposes the biceps muscle, which is used to flex the arm. You also ...

Triceps stretches are arm stretches that work the large muscles at the back of your upper arms. Regular stretches can help prevent injury, increase range of motion, and prevent tight triceps, among ...

The triceps brachii is a three-headed muscle that plays a critical role in elbow extension, pressing strength, and upper arm development. Its long, lateral, and medial heads each contribute ...